Comparison

Vertical Planner vs TimeBlocks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vertical Planner

This app combines a calendar with robust to-do list and note-taking features. It offers a unique half-view mode to see schedules alongside other information, mimicking paper planners. Customize your view with color changes and icons for efficient daily organization.

Highlights
  • Vertical calendar view
  • Integrated to-do list
  • Note and diary function
  • Half-view for simultaneous display
  • Customizable background colors and icons
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Image attachment for notes
Features
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・A calendar and organizer application with excellent listability! ・You can also sync with Google Calendar via your iPhone calendar! ・ToDo, memo, diary, picture and more! ・The half organizer functions can be viewed simultaneously with the calendar in half-view. ・The "Professional" plan supports 3 month calendar view on iPad and Mac! After 10 years, the successor to the popular "vertical calendar" app for iPhone is finally here! By making the most of the iPhone's large screen, we have achieved an overwhelming amount of functionality.  You can change the background color and set the icons so you can visually grasp the schedule. In the day view, events are displayed with checkboxes, so you can manage to-dos on a daily basis. Locations and memos are also displayed, and if a location has been registered, a map can be displayed. Vertical Calendar 2 has the daily planner functions that is optimized for the iPhone's vertical screen. In developing this app, we wanted to incorporate as many of the advantages of a paper daily planner as possible. One of the features of a paper daily planner is that you can look at your schedule while simultaneously viewing your notes or checking your to-dos. We developed the half-view function so that you can see this kind of information other than the schedule at the same time. The daily planner function can be displayed in half-view at the bottom of the calendar, allowing you to check your schedule and to-dos at the same time, just like a paper daily planner. The following functions can be realized as daily planner functions. ・The To-Do List feature allows you to manage To-Dos that are not tied to dates. ・The note function allows you to display the note you always want to see along with the calendar. ・The diary function marks the dates you write in your diary, making it easy to keep a diary. In addition, paper daily planner is highly customizable by allowing you to paste necessary information such as bus schedules and extension numbers. “Vertical Calendar 2” is equipped with an image function to realize such high customizability of the organizer. By taking a picture of the information you need and registering the image, you can check the information immediately, allowing you to access the information as quickly as with a paper daily planner. Of course, you can also check your schedule while looking at your family photos by displaying them in half view. Vertical Calendar 2 also works on iPad and M1 Mac, and supports Slide Over on iPad, which is great for quick schedule checking. If you choose the "Standard" plan, you can use iCloud to sync your data across multiple devices. I hope that "Vertical Calendar 2" will be useful in your life. Function introduction 1、Manage your schedule with a vertical calendar  ・Scrollable up and down  ・Drag and drop to move appointments.  ・Schedule management with icons  ・Background color of the day can be changed.  ・Background color of holidays can be changed. 2, 1day display  ・List type display with high visibility  ・Checkboxes are added to the day's schedule so that you can manage the day's to-dos. 3, daily planner function ・You can check your schedule and to-dos at the same time in Half View.  ・The half-view allows you to check your schedule and notes at the same time.  ・Drag and drop Regular appointments into the calendar with the template function.  ・It's easy to keep a diary because you can see at a glance on the calendar the days you kept a diary. ・The image function allows you to register route maps, etc. for use as an appendix to your daily planner.   4, 3 months display ・Professional" plan supports three-month view on iPad and M1 Mac ・The three-month display on the large screen provides an unparalleled overview, so you can check your long-term schedule at a glance. terms of service : https://verticalcalendar2.ever.jp/use/

About

TimeBlocks

Features
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【主な機能】 :タスクの追加・編集・削除・完了切り替え : 円グラフによる一日のスケジュール可視化 : カレンダー表示とタスクの期限管理 :マルチリマインダー通知システム :デバイスカレンダーとの自動連携 : タスクごとの所要時間設定 :リアルタイム進捗表示 【特徴】 • 直感的で美しいMaterial Designインターフェース • 円グラフで一日のスケジュールを視覚的に把握 • 複数のリマインダー設定(5分前〜1週間前) • スマホの標準カレンダーアプリと自動同期 • 現在の予定と次の予定までの時間を表示 • プルトゥリフレッシュでリアルタイム更新 • オフラインでも完全動作 • データの自動保存・復元 【3つのタブで効率管理】 1. タスクリスト - 全てのタスクを一覧表示 2. カレンダー - 月表示で期限を視覚的に管理 3. 円グラフ - 今日のスケジュールを24時間ベースで可視化 毎日のタスク管理を革新的に効率化しましょう!

Screenshots

Vertical Planner4 screens
TimeBlocks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBlocks at none against Vertical Planner's 3. TimeBlocks also leads on ads (none vs shown). Vertical Planner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vertical Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. TimeBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertical Planner ships an update fortnightly, TimeBlocks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vertical Planner versus TimeBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertical PlannerTimeBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnitackuromoto yoshitaka

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vertical Planner

Subscriptions3
  • Casual Plan$1.491 Month
  • Standard Plan$2.991 Month
  • Professional Plan$4.491 Month
None

TimeBlocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vertical Planner free?
Vertical Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeBlocks free?
TimeBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vertical Planner or TimeBlocks have ads?
Vertical Planner shows ads; TimeBlocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertical Planner or TimeBlocks?
Vertical Planner ships an update fortnightly, and TimeBlocks every 2 months. Most recently, Vertical Planner was updated on October 17, 2026 and TimeBlocks on September 30, 2026.

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